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The name Brussels is the English name for the Belgian capital. In Brussels, two languages are spoken, Dutch and French. The French name is Bruxelles but you really want to take a look at the city's original name: Brussel, which is the Dutch name. Brussel is an evolution of the word "Broekzele", the old name of the city. You can still notice the "kz" combination in the French name. The word Broekzele is a combination of Broek, which means "marsh", and "zele" which means village. So the literal translation of Brussels is "Village in the marsh". When Brussels was founded more then a 1000 years ago, it was indeed in a place full of marsh, one of the last marsh places to be covered up is now known as the Heysel where you can find the Atomium.

Yes they are. The Brussels (or brussels ) sprout ( Brassica oleracea Gemmifera Group) of the Brassicaceaefamily, is a Cultivar group of wild cabbage cultivated for its small (typically 2.5-4 cm (0.98-1.6 in) diameter) leafy green buds, which resemble miniature cabbages. Contents [hide].…
1 Cultivation 1.1 North America 1.2 Europe 2 Cooking and preparation 3 Gallery 4 References 5 External links [edit]Cultivation Forerunners to modern Brussels sprouts were likely cultivated in ancient Rome. Brussels sprouts as we now know them were grown possibly as early as the 1200s in what is now Belgium. [1] The first written reference dates to 1587. [1] During the 16th century they enjoyed a popularity in the southern Netherlands that eventually spread throughout the cooler parts of Northern Europe. [2] Brussels sprouts grow in temperature ranges of 7 to 24Â°C (45 to 75Â°F), with highest yields at 15 to 18Â°C (59 to 64Â°F). [2] Plants grow from seeds in seedbeds or greenhouses, and are transplanted to growing fields. [2] . Fields are ready for harvest 90-180 days after planting. [1] The edible sprouts grow like buds in a spiral array on the side of long thick stalks of approximately 60 to 120 cm (24 to 47 in) in height, maturing over several weeks from the lower to the upper part of the stalk. Sprouts may be picked by hand into baskets, in which case several harvests are made of 5-15 sprouts at a time, by cutting the entire stalk at once for processing, or by mechanical harvester, depending on variety. [1] Each stalk can produce 1.1 to 1.4 kg (2.4 to 3.1 lb), although the commercial yield is approximately 900 g (2.0 lb) per stalk. [2] In the home garden, "sprouts are sweetest after a good, stiff frost." [3] Brussels sprouts belong to the same family that includes cabbage, collard greens, broccoli, kale, and kohlrabi: they are cruciferous. They contain good amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acidand dietary fibre. Moreover, they are believed to protect against colon cancer, due to their containing sinigrin [ citation needed ] . Although they contain compounds such as goitrin that can act as goitrogens and interfere with thyroid hormone production, realistic amounts in the diet do not seem to have any effect on the function of the thyroid gland in humans. [4] [edit]North America Production of Brussels sprouts in the United States began around 1800, when French settlers brought them to Louisiana. [2] The first plantings in California's Central Coast began in the 1920s, with significant production beginning in the 1940s. Currently there are several thousand acres planted in coastal areas of San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Counties of California, which offer an ideal combination of coastal fog and cool temperatures year-round. The harvest season lasts from June through January. [1] [5] They are also grown in Baja California, Mexico, where the harvest season is from December through June. [5] Much of the United States production is in California, with a smaller percentage of the crop grown in Skagit Valley, Washington, where coolsprings, mild summers and rich soil abounds and to a lesser degree on Long Island, New York. [6] Total United States production is approximately 32,000 tons, with a value of $27 million. [2] Ontario, Canada produces approximately 1,000 tons per year. [7] 80% to 85% of US production is for the frozen food market, with the remainder for fresh consumption. [6] Once harvested, sprouts last 3-5 weeks under ideal near-freezing conditions before wilting and discoloring, and about half as long at refrigerator temperature. [2] American varieties are generally 2.5-5 cm (0.98-2.0 in) in diameter. [2] [edit]Europe Europeans prefer smaller varieties with bulbs approximately 1.3 cm (0.51 in) in diameter. [2] In Continental Europe the largest producers are theNetherlands, at 82,000 metric tons, and Germany, at 10,000 tons. The United Kingdom has production comparable to that of the Netherlands, but it is not generally exported. [8] Brussel sprouts, raw (edible parts), 100g Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 179 kcal (750 kJ) Carbohydrates 8.95 g Sugars 2.2 g Dietary fiber 3.8 g Fat 0.30 g Protein 3.38 gVitamin A equiv.38 Î¼g (4%)Thiamine (Vit. B1)0.139 mg (11%)Riboflavin (Vit. B2)0.090 mg (6%)Niacin (Vit. B3)0.745 mg (5%)Pantothenic acid (B5)0.309 mg (6%)Folate (Vit. B9)61 Î¼g (15%)Vitamin C85 mg (142%)Vitamin E0.88 mg (6%)Calcium42 mg (4%)Iron1.4 mg (11%)Magnesium23 mg (6%Phosphorus69 mg (10%)Potassium389 mg (8%)Sodium25 mg (1%)Zinc0.42 mg (4%)Percentages are relative to US recommendationsfor adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database [edit]Cooking and preparation The most common method of preparing Brussel sprouts for cooking begins with removal of the buds from the stalk. Any surplus stem is cut away, and the surface leaves that are loosened by this cutting are peeled and discarded. Cooking methods include boiling, steaming and roasting. To ensure even cooking throughout, buds of a similar size are usually chosen. Some cooks will cut a cross in center of the stem to aid the penetration. Whatever cooking method is employed, overcooking is avoided. Overcooking releases theglucosinolate sinigrin, which has a sulfurous odor. The odor is the reason many people [ who? ] profess to dislike Brussel sprouts, if they've only tried them overcooked with the accompanying sulfuric taste and smell. Generally 6-7 minutes boiled or steamed is enough to cook them thoroughly, without overcooking and releasing the sinigrin. [edit]Gallery .
A field of Brussel sprouts after harvest .
Brussel sprouts on the stalk .
Brussel sprouts on stalks .
[edit]References ^ a b c d e "Brussel sprouts info". Pfyffer Associates. Retrieved 2007-09-21. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Brussel Sprouts". University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Retrieved 2007-09-21. ^ Crocket, James: Crockett's Victory Garden , page 187. Little, Brown and Company, 1977. ^ McMillan M, Spinks EA, Fenwick GR (January 1986). "Preliminary observations on the effect of dietary brussel sprouts on thyroid function". Hum Toxicol 5 (1): 15-9. PMID 2419242. ^ a b "Where Brussels Sprouts are Growing Today". Ocean Mist Farms. Retrieved 2007-09-21. ^ a b "Crop Profile for Brussel Sprouts in California". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2007-09-21. ^ Siva Mailvaganam (2004-08-03). "Area, Production and Farm Value ofSpecified Commercial Vegetable Crops, Ontario, 1998-2001". Ontario Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs. Retrieved 2007-09-21. ^ "The small market study: Brussel sprouts.". SMP. Retrieved 2007-09-21. .
[edit]External links PROTAbase on Brassica oleracea (Brussel sprouts) Cultural information on brussel sprouts for the home garden From the experts at Learn2Grow Brassica oleracea gemmifera - Plants For a Future database entry Brussel Sprouts - recommendations for maintaining postharvest quality (UC Davis) Brussel Sprouts Nutrition - nutritional information on raw Brussel Sprouts. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Brassica oleracea Categories: Leaf vegetables | Brassica oleraca.
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In Roman times, the region that is now Belgium housed a number of Gallic tribes. The most important would be the Eburones, but the most famous tribe is the Belgae. Julius Caesar put it this way in his "About the Gallic wars": "Omnii Galii, Belgae fortissimi sunt" (of all the Gallic tribes, the Belga…e are the strongest/bravest). When Belgium was constructed in 1830 (by the British), the reference to the Gallic tribe was used, hence the name BelgiÃ«/Belgique. 'Belgica' has always been the latin name for the Low Countries, after the devision of the low Countries you had Belgica Foederata (the Netherlands) and Belgica Regia the Southern-Netherlands, now known as Belgium. In 1790 the Brabantine rebellion against the Austrians created a confederation: the United Belgian States, from the French Les Etats Unis Belgiques (at that time Belgique was still the adjective). Since then the Belgium was known as Belgium. In 1830 the new state needed a name, Southern-Netherlands were excluded because of the link with the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, (which could also have been named the United Kingdom of the Two Belgiums). They looked back and remembered the nickname 'La Belgique' (from Etats Unis Belgiques) and took that as name. Belgium is just the lod name for Netherlands, or low Countries. ( Full Answer )

The city of the Hague is about 100 miles north of Brussels. However, although the parliament of the Netherlands is there, it is not actually the capital. Amsterdam is the capital. It is about 125 miles north of Brussels.

A region in the European country of Belgium is the origin of the name Brussels sprouts. Some specialists opine that the vegetable in question found its most famous use in Brussels, the country's national capital and the region's same-named urban center. They also think that the vegetable's use may h…ave been known to ancient Romans. ( Full Answer )

Everywhere in Brussels you can buy waffles. They're called Gaufres Bruxelloises, which stands for Brussels' waffles. Another city in Belgium called LiÃ¨ge, is also famous for it's delicious waffles. They're called Gaufres LiÃ¨gois, which stands for LiÃ¨ge's waffles. The difference between B… waffles and L waffles is that the Brussels' waffles are much more crispier and less sweet. The LiÃ¨ge's waffles are soft and sugared. ( Full Answer )

The capital of Belgium of course is Brussels. To be more precise, it is actually called "Brussel" in its Flemish name, which is its rightful name..
Note that the French derivative name "Bruxelles" reflects its origin : Bruxelles was derived from the Dutch name "Broekzele". "Broek" in Dutch means, l…oosely, "swamp". This is because the oldest part of Brussel originally was built on a swamp. ( Full Answer )

Not technically. There is no capital of Europe, as Europe isn't a country, it's a continent. However due to the large numbers of Europe wide institutions, it could be argued that Brussels is the de facto capital of the Europe union as it houses the European commission, the European council and the s…econd seat of the European Parliament. The EU is comprised of only 27 countries in Europe and excludes European countries such as Norway and Switzerland. ( Full Answer )

Originally it was entirely Flemmish. Now it is a combination of French speakers and Flemmish speakers. There are also Dutch speakers. There are 2 official languages : Dutch and French. Other languages are (of course) also spoken, since it it the HQ of Europe. Brussels is bilingual, French and Flemi…sh. The main language spoken in Brussels is French. ( Full Answer )

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From the second Sunday of March until the last Sunday of March and from the last Sunday of October until the first Sunday of November, Belgium is six hours ahead of Illinois. During the remaining 93% of the year, Belgium is seven hours ahead of Illinois.

Belgium is the country for whose capital Brusselssprouts are called. Specifically, the vegetable in question ( Brassicaoleracea ) is known worldwide because of initial popularity inBrussels, Belgium. Its ancestors may have existed as long ago asancient Rome. But this particular cultivar of the Gem…mifera familyof cabbages traces back at least to the thirteenth century in whatis now modern Belgium. ( Full Answer )